""A Brief History Of The Baptists And Their Distinctive Principles And Practices Part One: From The Beginning Of The Gospel To The Rise Of Affusion As Baptism And Of Infant Baptism 28 A.D.-250 A.D."" by William Cecil Duncan is a comprehensive historical account of the origins and development of the Baptist denomination. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the beliefs and practices of the Baptists, starting from the earliest days of the Christian church up until the rise of affusion as baptism and infant baptism in the 3rd century. It explores the distinctive principles and practices that set the Baptists apart from other Christian denominations, such as their emphasis on adult baptism and the autonomy of individual churches. The author draws on a wide range of historical sources to provide a detailed and engaging narrative that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the evolution of religious beliefs and practices. Overall, ""A Brief History Of The Baptists And Their Distinctive Principles And Practices Part One"" is an informative and insightful read that sheds light on the origins and evolution of one of the most important Protestant denominations in the world today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.